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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.95, 1,036.43 and 553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.95, 1,036.43 and 553.82 is: 830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.95 : 1,036.43 = 553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.95/1,036.43 = 553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.95x = 1,036.43 × 553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.95x = 573,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,987.71/690.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.73

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